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241. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:48:36 -0800; Page G11 of the factory workshop manual (or page 239 of the Bentley reprint), section 15 paragraph (iii) : "With the ball pin assembly towards the operator the wishbone flange on the right overlaps; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00807.html (9,347 bytes)
242. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:16:39 -0800; Sounds just right to me, Darrell. I found that it was easy to figure out on the car ... assemble both inner pivots without engaging the outer ends of the arms. Then as you rotate the arms on the inn; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00810.html (10,237 bytes)
243. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:31:31 -0800; Early TR4 was the same as TR2-3B. Later TR4 changed to the same arms used on TR6. Randall CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information proprietary; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00813.html (9,078 bytes)
244. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:43:30 -0800; I agree, they don't seem to stock the other arm. Being out of stock is different than having to use the wrong part. My mistake ... guess the illustration I had handy (from Revington TR) is backwards; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00815.html (9,434 bytes)
245. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:04:08 -0800; Where does it say to flip it over ? Randall CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information proprietary to NavCom Technology, Inc., or one of its affi; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00817.html (8,974 bytes)
246. RE: [TR] Help! Tappet noise (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:17:14 -0800; Switching to a magnetic drain plug might help you find it. I found part of a timing chain roller on my Stag that way, that had apparently been roaming around in the pan for several years (long enoug; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00819.html (8,429 bytes)
247. RE: [TR] Sway Bar (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:29:31 -0800; I wonder ... that might well be why my experience with a TR3A and anti-sway bars is somewhat different than others report. Before fitting the anti-sway bars, I had to replace both rear springs with; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00820.html (9,070 bytes)
248. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:51:45 -0800; I do too (at least for the early TR4, before the 3 deg of caster was added). Randall CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information proprietary to Na; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00825.html (8,424 bytes)
249. RE: [TR] TR3A upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:45:32 -0800; What's wrong with these ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160076323564 Randall == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00830.html (7,928 bytes)
250. RE: [TR] Wayward objects in sump (Was: Tappet noise) (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:42:59 -0800; Nope, at least mine don't. Flexible might help, as the rigid one hits one of the spark plug caps when I pull it out and damages the cap if I'm not careful. Amazing. Was that what locked the motor ?; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00836.html (7,234 bytes)
251. RE: [TR] Sway Bar (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:54:44 -0800; So are you using a factory front bar ? Randall CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information proprietary to NavCom Technology, Inc., or one of its a; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00837.html (8,434 bytes)
252. RE: [TR] Help! Tappet noise (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:59:31 -0800; Marc, I can see how skimming the head would move the adjustment screws closer to the rocker cover (although I'm amazed to learn that the screw/cover clearance is that tight on a 6-cyl Triumph). But; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00842.html (9,391 bytes)
253. RE: [TR] Help! Tappet noise (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:26:58 -0800; Yeah, me too. I also like the hex-socket plugs, available in both magnetic and non-magnetic (for fill plugs) from McMaster-Carr. I'm slowly converting all my Triumphs to them. Randall CONFIDENTIALIT; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00844.html (8,619 bytes)
254. RE: [TR] TR2 - early TR4 upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:09:35 -0800; Thanks for the info, Peter. I knew of the supercession, but not when it occurred. I've found the later arms on much earlier cars, for example TS39791LO had them when it came into my possession in 19; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00862.html (8,021 bytes)
255. RE: [TR] Re: Blogs (little LBC content) (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:28:49 -0800; One important difference is that newspapers have journalistic standards, while a blog has none. Another important difference is the deadline. True, but blogs are generally easier to ignore than almo; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00863.html (9,239 bytes)
256. RE: [TR] Help! Tappet noise (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:08:37 -0800; I'm reasonably certain it's 3/8" NPT. For example, MMC P/N 1072A22 http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=1072A22 That would apply to both gearbox and engine sump, for later TR3 through the e; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00869.html (9,039 bytes)
257. RE: [TR] oops forgot to ask about shocks (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:11:58 -0800; I have them in several places ... honestly I don't think the adjustment is all that helpful, unless you're trying to squeeze the last 0.1 second out of your lap times. There are a lot of other modif; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00870.html (7,864 bytes)
258. RE: [TR] tr4 suspension (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:47:12 -0800; I'm surprised Moss doesn't have them. TRF has several different springs available, both stiffer and lowered. The ultimate source is Revington TR in the UK. You might also talk to Ken Gillanders at B; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00872.html (9,783 bytes)
259. RE: [TR] When to resurface (deck) a TR6 block (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:59:55 -0800; If it were my engine, I'd probably just work the high area around the stud holes down a bit with a hand-held file or stone. Then if it burns again, you can try having the block resurfaced. Be sure t; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00873.html (7,868 bytes)
260. RE: [TR] TR3a upper control arms (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:05:33 -0800; You might consider taking the car to a "frame shop" to be checked & straightened. Just like the TR3 setup, one of the arms is not available new. Shouldn't be too hard to find a set used, though. Upp; /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00879.html (8,669 bytes)

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